Are there any worthy aftermarket sat nav/dvd units out there
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:40 pm
by grantm1986
Just wondering if there are any aftermarket replacements out there that doesn't have a shady resolution or touch delays.
It would need to be a good one for me to buy it ?
what do u guys have ? And are they any good ?
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:52 pm
by scirocco1984
grantm1986 wrote:Just wondering if there are any aftermarket replacements out there that doesn't have a shady resolution or touch delays.
It would need to be a good one for me to buy it ?
what do u guys have ? And are they any good ?
Hi,
I searched for ages and researched a lot before buying my unit.
Its AMAZING!! looks and feels factory.
Has everything, sat nav, dvd, cd, blutooth with phone book etc, works with steering wheel buttons, displays everything in MFD, reverse camera, wicked menu layouts etc etc
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:56 pm
by grantm1986
That looks like a good one to be fair.
Do u have an Internet connection ? How does that work ? Would u need to take out a contract on a wifi dongle ?
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:59 pm
by grantm1986
Also, I take it during your research you noticed the android units with apps like youtube and games etc. What did u think of them ?
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:05 pm
by scirocco1984
grantm1986 wrote:Also, I take it during your research you noticed the android units with apps like youtube and games etc. What did u think of them ?
AVOID AVOID AVOID
they are crap, layouts are rubbish and also take for years to start up!!!
By the time the radio loads you will be at work lol.
It comes with a wifi dongle, all you do is setup wifi hotspot on your phone and it connects to it automatically when you get in your car, i dont use it tbh though. Faster on your phone.
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:11 pm
by grantm1986
Yeah I thought so lol.
Ah that's pretty cool. does ur unit allow u to surf the Web or stream youtube videos ?
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:32 pm
by scirocco1984
grantm1986 wrote:Yeah I thought so lol.
Ah that's pretty cool. does ur unit allow u to surf the Web or stream youtube videos ?
Yes can surf the web etc also apps etc
Not very fast as i said but works.
Its a cool function to show off but i dont use it.
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:46 pm
by grantm1986
That's pretty cool [THUMBS UP SIGN][THUMBS UP SIGN]
I've got the eBay add on watch now, cheers for the help [WINKING FACE]
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To be totally honest I've not been overwhelmed by the unit and I'm actually looking to replace it. It does all the functions and more I would expect but I just feel it could be a little better. Its been useful to watch DVDs etc. in the car tho!
The main reason being the better Bluetooth (Parrot) and actual twin fakra connection on the rear. Don't suppose anyone on here has the Dynavin that could comment on it?
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:52 am
by scirocco1984
caldyer2 wrote:I bought the car with one of these:
To be totally honest I've not been overwhelmed by the unit and I'm actually looking to replace it. It does all the functions and more I would expect but I just feel it could be a little better. Its been useful to watch DVDs etc. in the car tho!
The main reason being the better Bluetooth (Parrot) and actual twin fakra connection on the rear. Don't suppose anyone on here has the Dynavin that could comment on it?
I looked @ both of them, the veyron looked cheap and felt cheap, also menu layout was clearly chinese crap.
The dynavin is a lot better but if your looking for as close to factory with look, feel and menus then get same as mine.
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:01 pm
by caldyer2
scirocco1984 wrote:
caldyer2 wrote:I bought the car with one of these:
To be totally honest I've not been overwhelmed by the unit and I'm actually looking to replace it. It does all the functions and more I would expect but I just feel it could be a little better. Its been useful to watch DVDs etc. in the car tho!
The main reason being the better Bluetooth (Parrot) and actual twin fakra connection on the rear. Don't suppose anyone on here has the Dynavin that could comment on it?
I looked @ both of them, the veyron looked cheap and felt cheap, also menu layout was clearly chinese crap.
The dynavin is a lot better but if your looking for as close to factory with look, feel and menus then get same as mine.
Like I said, I'm not overwhelmed by it! Could definitely do what it does better, that aside its worked flawlessly for me. Looks very similar to the one you've linked, all be it a slight variation on the menu. I would presume it probably suffers the same flaw having a single standard aerial connection. I've tried several different splitters/connectors for the fakra but its never been OEM quality reception. Hopefully the Dynavin's dual connection will help with this.
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:51 pm
by wigit
If you have deep pockets there is a Kenwood one which VW approve and sell as an accessory
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 5:58 pm
by grantm1986
Do u have a link to the kenwood ? (Out of curiosity)
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:02 pm
by Cuprabob
grantm1986 wrote:Do u have a link to the kenwood ? (Out of curiosity)
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:15 am
by GERFIX
scirocco1984 wrote:
The dynavin is a lot better but if your looking for as close to factory with look, feel and menus then get same as mine.
Are these types of units "plug and play" as suggested by the sellers?
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:12 pm
by FredBloggs46
Scirocco1984 - That ebay seller is no longer selling that head unit. What make and model is that which you have, or is it an unbranded generic model? In your research did you come across anything else sub £500 which you could recommend?